570TE bid $12,500
570TE bid $12,000
570TE bid $41,216
570TE said:
@sitmathrocks re the alloy deck lid... It's been stated below.... M-B stamped the aluminum alloy decklids with the holes already in them for the spoiler. In cases of the "spoiler delete," this required the use of the normal steel decklid rather than the aluminum one. In addition, the steel deck lid already had the holes in it for the chrome deck lid handle, so a "spoiler delete" also got you the chrome handle that would otherwise have been missing on the alloy deck lid. Hope that helps.
@SilverArrowAuto thanks for your responses and added photos. Based on your photos and paint readings, it seems the LF Fender and RR Quater panel have been repainted. Would you agree? Can you please post the clean Carfax? Thank you for the discussion of the "No Spoiler". Yes, that's the reason for the steel trunk lid. Normally it would be aluminum along with the hood... But what about the "no rear badging"? Are the undercarriage photos still coming? They should show the catalytic converters added during federalization.
Per the decoding, specification 260 says "Without rear Badging" but the car has a 500 SE C badge that looks fabricated... any explanation? Also, photo 150 shows ~64k MILES. But this car was originally SWISS delivered so would have originally been KM. Is the original odometer available to show KMs accumulated prior to conversion to the MILES odometer? Is there a date code on the spare tire?
So the current owner bought the car in 2007. Do we have any maintenance records or know anything about the ownership prior to that time? Even where the car was located?
GREAT looking wagen and absolutely bullet-proof. Mine had 245k mi when I sold it.... This one's got another 200k mi to go!! Great presentation by a very transparent owner! Next owner will be VERY happy with his purchase!
Looks like all the services were performed in 2019, 2020, and 2021 (even though the receipts were just printed in 2024). Have there been any services in the last three years? It looks like the car has been in storage - only 1200 miles driven since early 2019... Agree the front and back seats show quite a bit of wear for a 37,000 mile car. Shouldn't the sheepskins have kept the seats in better shape than this? Likewise for the wood.... cracking suggests car was sitting in the sun for a long time.... Will the title state box "A" - "actual miles?"
@Seller. You still haven't told us how many miles were on the donor engine at time of swap…. Why is that such a difficult question? Please be more forthcoming with information….
So, the prior owner tried to start the car incorrectly and ruined the engine? So what is the history of the new engine? How many miles were on the new engine, prior to installation, and what work was needed to recommission the new engine? Thank you for your detailed response.
@CJAubert - Exclusive to the V-12 SA were also more leather in the dash area and the glass panorama roof. This creates a different profile than the standard SL roof that came on the V-8 SA. The roof alone was a $9,000 option on other SLs. Hence the $149k sticker price on this car in 2002. Quite lofty.....
Beautiful car and definitely the Holy Grail of R-129s. A few questions..... - Photo 45 appears to show a scuff on the LF valence -- or a reflection? - Photos 152/153 show the wood as brown, while it's supposed to be black birds eye maple. Has this been changed? - Photo 228 appears the handle is missing on the console tambor door? - Photo 318 shows 35,325 miles in 2012. So this car has only been driven 1500+ miles in the last 12 years? - Have the soft top cylinder hydraulics been updated? - Any PPF on the front end? - Do the trunk air cylinders hold the trunk lid up? Thanks for posting this.... really lovely car.
@Seller, so if you're saying the current odometer was updated to the equivalent mileage when the km odometer was replaced, then you're saying you're planning to sign off the title a "true total miles?"
Are there invoices to support the entries listed on #209-210? This is a handy list, but the actual records would be appreciated. Also, did the PPI / safety inspection include a test of the ABC computer and components? Thanks!
Also, I thought the 4-speed auto trans arrived in 1981. Are you sure this isn't a 3-spd automatic? Steering wheel and shifter appear to be molded plastic and not leather...
Odo shows 61k MILES since the US conversion. Any idea how many kms were on the original Euro odometer when the car was imported? Are you selling as TMU?
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Euro 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SLC
570TE said:
@sitmathrocks re the alloy deck lid... It's been stated below.... M-B stamped the aluminum alloy decklids with the holes already in them for the spoiler. In cases of the "spoiler delete," this required the use of the normal steel decklid rather than the aluminum one. In addition, the steel deck lid already had the holes in it for the chrome deck lid handle, so a "spoiler delete" also got you the chrome handle that would otherwise have been missing on the alloy deck lid. Hope that helps.Euro 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SLC
570TE said:
@SilverArrowAuto thanks for your responses and added photos. Based on your photos and paint readings, it seems the LF Fender and RR Quater panel have been repainted. Would you agree? Can you please post the clean Carfax? Thank you for the discussion of the "No Spoiler". Yes, that's the reason for the steel trunk lid. Normally it would be aluminum along with the hood... But what about the "no rear badging"? Are the undercarriage photos still coming? They should show the catalytic converters added during federalization.Euro 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SLC
570TE said:
Per the decoding, specification 260 says "Without rear Badging" but the car has a 500 SE C badge that looks fabricated... any explanation? Also, photo 150 shows ~64k MILES. But this car was originally SWISS delivered so would have originally been KM. Is the original odometer available to show KMs accumulated prior to conversion to the MILES odometer? Is there a date code on the spare tire?1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9
570TE said:
So the current owner bought the car in 2007. Do we have any maintenance records or know anything about the ownership prior to that time? Even where the car was located?1983 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT Wagon
570TE said:
GREAT looking wagen and absolutely bullet-proof. Mine had 245k mi when I sold it.... This one's got another 200k mi to go!! Great presentation by a very transparent owner! Next owner will be VERY happy with his purchase!1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9
570TE said:
Looks like all the services were performed in 2019, 2020, and 2021 (even though the receipts were just printed in 2024). Have there been any services in the last three years? It looks like the car has been in storage - only 1200 miles driven since early 2019... Agree the front and back seats show quite a bit of wear for a 37,000 mile car. Shouldn't the sheepskins have kept the seats in better shape than this? Likewise for the wood.... cracking suggests car was sitting in the sun for a long time.... Will the title state box "A" - "actual miles?"Euro-Spec 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC
570TE said:
@Seller. You still haven't told us how many miles were on the donor engine at time of swap…. Why is that such a difficult question? Please be more forthcoming with information….Euro-Spec 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC
570TE said:
So, the prior owner tried to start the car incorrectly and ruined the engine? So what is the history of the new engine? How many miles were on the new engine, prior to installation, and what work was needed to recommission the new engine? Thank you for your detailed response.One-Owner 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL600 Silver Arrow
570TE said:
@CJAubert - Exclusive to the V-12 SA were also more leather in the dash area and the glass panorama roof. This creates a different profile than the standard SL roof that came on the V-8 SA. The roof alone was a $9,000 option on other SLs. Hence the $149k sticker price on this car in 2002. Quite lofty.....One-Owner 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL600 Silver Arrow
570TE said:
Beautiful car and definitely the Holy Grail of R-129s. A few questions..... - Photo 45 appears to show a scuff on the LF valence -- or a reflection? - Photos 152/153 show the wood as brown, while it's supposed to be black birds eye maple. Has this been changed? - Photo 228 appears the handle is missing on the console tambor door? - Photo 318 shows 35,325 miles in 2012. So this car has only been driven 1500+ miles in the last 12 years? - Have the soft top cylinder hydraulics been updated? - Any PPF on the front end? - Do the trunk air cylinders hold the trunk lid up? Thanks for posting this.... really lovely car.Euro 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC
570TE said:
@Seller, so if you're saying the current odometer was updated to the equivalent mileage when the km odometer was replaced, then you're saying you're planning to sign off the title a "true total miles?"2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG 40th Anniversary Edition
570TE said:
Are there invoices to support the entries listed on #209-210? This is a handy list, but the actual records would be appreciated. Also, did the PPI / safety inspection include a test of the ABC computer and components? Thanks!1980 Mercedes-Benz 280SLC Euro-Spec
570TE said:
Also, I thought the 4-speed auto trans arrived in 1981. Are you sure this isn't a 3-spd automatic? Steering wheel and shifter appear to be molded plastic and not leather...1980 Mercedes-Benz 280SLC Euro-Spec
570TE said:
Odo shows 61k MILES since the US conversion. Any idea how many kms were on the original Euro odometer when the car was imported? Are you selling as TMU?